Veterinarian - East Hartford, CT
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian | East Hartford, CT | No Weekends or On-Call Requirements
Flexible Schedule – Full-Time or Part-Time | New Grads Welcome!
East Hartford Animal Clinic is a long-standing general practice located in the heart of East Hartford, Connecticut. We are looking to add a dedicated full-time or part-time veterinarian to our community-focused team.
Established in 1989 and part of the Vetcor family since 2018, our clinic has a lot of heart. We are proud to serve a diverse, hardworking community and are deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality care to pets.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- We offer a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where you can truly make an impact:
- Strong community with a mission to help as many pets as possible
- 1:2 doctor-to-technician ratio so you can focus on patient care and client relationships
- Modern, well-equipped facility designed for efficiency
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Chief of Staff with over 30 years of experience in high-volume medicine and surgery
- Flexible scheduling and appointment lengths based on your comfort level
- Our team is welcoming, collaborative, and excited to support both experienced veterinarians and new grads alike.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Wellness exams and sick visits
- Opportunity to perform surgery, if desired (mentorship available)
- Collaborating closely with a supportive, experienced team
- Helping meet the growing needs of the community
- Facility and Equipment Highlights
- Beautiful, well-maintained clinic with lots of natural light
- Thoughtfully designed layout for maximum efficiency with a large treatment area
- 5 exam rooms with dedicated surgical, treatment, and isolation areas
- Digital radiology, including dental radiographs
- Portable ultrasound unit
- Surgical monitors and cautery unit
Community Programs
We are proud to offer cost-effective options to support the health and wellness of pets in our community, including:
Low cost spay and neuter program (STITCH)
“Vaccines for Life” program to provide affordable preventative care
Compensation and Benefits
We take care of our people. Your emotional and physical well-being matter here.
We Offer
- Competitive base salary + generous sign-on bonus (determined based on previous experience and skillset)
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous CE allowance and CE days
- Vacation and paid time off
- Liability coverage
- Dues and licensure reimbursement
- Mentorship and growth opportunities
- And more!
- We would love to tell you more! Apply today or reach out directly to Melissa at Melissa.Geerlof@vetcor.com
What's in It for You
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will perform wellness exams, sick visits, and surgical procedures while maintaining high-quality patient care. They will collaborate with a supportive team to meet the growing healthcare needs of the local community.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality veterinary care in a collaborative environment.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)415 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Connecticut | 45 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,267 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - East Hartford, CT at Vet Cor a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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